Reading tea leaves is part of the rich history of tea, the second most popular beverage on the planet. This has meant looking at the shapes the leaves have made in the bottom of a teacup once the liquid has been consumed and trying to relate those to what some events might be in the …
Day: August 5, 2011
Jasmine Dragon Tears and Michael Williams’ “Trajan’s Arch” – Magical Realism and Real Magic
The English Tea Store’s Jasmine Dragon Tears tea is a steamed, hand-rolled, jasmine-infused experience that is not to be rushed. Heated in water just shy of boiling, the pearls unfurl to reveal themselves and the top bud of the plant, still bearing soft hairs, so indicative of a gentle handling and masterful touch. The tea …